Political and Civilizational Roles of Hanafi Scholars in Baghdad During the Abbasid Era (248-656 AH / 862-1258 AD): A Doctoral Dissertation The Department of History at the College of Arts recently held a doctoral dissertation defense titled "The Political and Civilizational Roles of Hanafi Scholars in Baghdad During the Abbasid Era (248-656 AH / 862-1258 AD)." The defense took place on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and was attended by Dr. Mahmoud Saleh Saeed, Head of the Department, along with several faculty members. The dissertation, submitted by student Bahaa Ahmed Mohammed Al-Jubouri from the Department of History, explored the political and civilizational [Read More]